Banquet

With the arrival of the two, the whole banquet celebration started. Many high officials of the empire express their greeting to Long Aotian as it was his birthday. He received many gifts from different people and he didn't forget to express his thanks towards them.

When the banquet started, Long Aotian was surrounded by the young man and ladies. All of them have only one thing in their mind. That is to create an opportunity to get connected to the crown prince. Because as the only prince of the empire, they all knew that Long Aotian will definitely become the next emperor.

So they definitely won't miss this chance and started to flatter the crown prince with their words.

From the corner of his eyes, Long Aotian spotted a young man walking towards him. The young man was handsome and his expression was serious. His tanned skin was the result of hours of practicing under the hot bright sun.

Behind the young man was a beautiful and elegant woman. Long Aotian smiled secretly inside his head when he saw the woman. Because this woman is someone he knew very clear. He had already explored her body countless times, Shen Manshan.

The madam of the Mu Family and the mother of Mu Cheng.

Mu Cheng and Shen Manshan greeted Long Aotian and started to talk with each other. From their mouth, Long Aotian realized that Mu Cheng was a talented and hardworking young man. Because his father is a general of the empire, he grew up training the art of sword under his father.

Now that he was 20 years old, he had already become an Intermediate Stage Martial Scholar. Although he couldn't be compared to the geniuses like Long Aotian and Lin Xueyi. He is still considered a great talent for the empire.

Just like he promised to Shen Manshan, he took Mu Cheng under him much to the latter's delight. But before Shen Manshan leaves, she cast a meaningful smile towards Long Aotian. Seeing her smile, Long Aotian already knew what she means. And it seems that he would enjoy this night with a beautiful woman beside him.

At the side, Ye Xuan was with Lin Xueyi staring at the group of people surrounding Long Aotian.

"So many people fawning over him, what is so good about him" Ye Xuan was clearly displeased by seeing everyone's attitude towards Long Aotian and couldn't help but snorted in disdain.

Just like him, Lin Xueyi was also watching the people around the crown prince. However, there wasn't any expression on her face as she remains cold outside. "As the next emperor of the empire, it is understandable that everyone would like to gain his favor"

She then glances at Ye Xuan beside and chuckled softly, "Why? Are you jealous of the crown prince?"

"Hmph! Why should I get jealous of him being surrounded by ants. That is even good as weaklings like them started to group with each other" as a previous immortal, Ye Xuan disdain this group of mortals in front of him.

In this banquet, the only one who could get his recognition was Lin Xueyi. Because he could feel that she has some extraordinary abilities hiding inside her.

"You call the crown prince ant? Be careful that someone might hear you and you will definitely be killed" Lin Xueyi warned Ye Xuan. "Also, Long Aotian is really talented and strong. I heard my father said that with Long Aotian in the empire. The Black Dragon Empire will definitely flourish"

Her expression then turned serious and said, "Even I don't know if I am his opponent. Everytime I see him, I always feel an incredible oppressive force coming from his body. This makes me think that if we fight, the only outcome is my defeat"

Ye Xuan didn't say anything and just observe Long Aotian from the distance.

Suddenly, a sturdy man steps forward and speaks, "Your majesty, since it is the crown prince's birthday. It is much better to lighten up everyone here by doing some exercises"

The emperor Long Huang saw who speaks and couldn't help but slightly becomes interested and said, " Patriarch Luo what do you want to say"

Luo Zhongshan the patriarch of the Luo Family bow to the emperor and respectfully said, "Your majesty, since most of the talented younger generation of the empire is here. Why don't we make a competition between them? Just a small competition so that they can show their abilities in front of your majesty"

Then a sharp glint appeared in his eyes and slowly said, "This is also a good chance to let the crown prince show his might in all of us"

"That would be a good idea!"

Without waiting for the emperor to reply, a voice sounded in the whole room. Everyone thought that it was a disrespectful thing to answer before the emperor. But when they saw who it is, they remained silent.

Long Aotian walks towards his father and said, "Imperial father, I agree with what Luo Zhongshan just said. Today is really a good time to show the abilities of the younger generation of our empire"

"Alright, I agree with what you say," the emperor said to his son. "The palace courtyard is big, that should be a good place for this event"

With the words of the emperor, everyone walks towards the courtyard.

Long Aotian sneered inside his mind when he saw the wide smile on the lips of the Luo Patriarch. He didn't know what this man was planning, but he knew that it will definitely fail. Because he is strong. Strong enough to stop whatever the enemy is planning to do.

Ye Xuan and Lin Xueyi also follow outside. But this time, Lin Xueyi was surrounded by the other young generation of the Lin Family.

A guard that will act as the referee walks at the center and shouted, "This is only a small exchange between the younger generation. There are only simple rules in this exchange and that is you can't kill or cripple your opponent. If you break this rule, then you will be severely punished by the empire! That's all, now who wants to go first!"

"I will go"

A voice sounded and a young man walks at the center. It was a young man from the Luo family. His eyes glanced at the side and pointed a young man. "You come here"

The one he was pointing at was Ye Xuan. Since the beginning, he was already feeling angry by the presence of this young man who was with his goddess Lin Xueyi. Seeing that he have a close relationship with Lin Xueyi. His anger and hate towards Ye Xuan were so great that he wanted to teach him a lesson.

Lin Xueyi glance at Ye Xuan and smiled. The young man from the Luo family saw her smiling at Ye Xuan and becomes even angrier.

However, Ye Xuan didn't say anything and just proudly walks in front of the young man.

"Who is that young man? This is the first time I've seen him"

"Just looking at his clothes, he is definitely not from a wealthy family"

"He seems to have some relationship with the young lady of the Lin family as they were seen talking with each other quite closely"

The crowd whispers talking and guessing about Ye Xuan's identity.

"I don't want other people thought that I am bullying a nobody like you. Three moves, I will let you attack me in three move. If you can make me take a single step back, I will let you have the win" the young man from the Luo family said arrogantly. In his mind, he was confident that he could defeat this young man in just a single move. But he decided to create a show to perform his ability.